Redsox17

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1. Need interview help!!! Northeastern Direct Entry

   Redsox17 replied to Nahbois's topic in New Nurse

   The only thing I can say is that I dont think NP school should be a 'last minute' decision. I've been working on my application since last year, and had sent out several applications in October. I think getting experience working in a hospital (inter...

2. Need interview help!!! Northeastern Direct Entry

   Redsox17 replied to Nahbois's topic in New Nurse

   Simmons doesn't have a "bad rep", but the avg GPA of an accepted applicant is 3.0 (compared to 3.5-3.7 for the big name programs) and they don't require GREs (a major factor in big schools decisions). I think it might be "easier" to get into Simmons...

3. Need interview help!!! Northeastern Direct Entry

   Redsox17 replied to Nahbois's topic in New Nurse

   Im going to BC next year for the master's entry program. Its the shortest, and cheapest program in boston with a reputation that speaks for itself. I was given a partial scholarship, which helped financially. It was my first choice as I come from a...

4. Need interview help!!! Northeastern Direct Entry

   Redsox17 replied to Nahbois's topic in New Nurse

   I have looked at both of the schools, and I guess I can give you a neutral opinion because I'm already going somewhere else! Personally, I feel MGH and Simmons are on the same page academically, reputation-wise, and clinically. I heard the clinical a...

5. Need interview help!!! Northeastern Direct Entry

   Redsox17 replied to Nahbois's topic in New Nurse

   Simmons has good location, a strong undergrad program in nursing, and a pretty good reputation. I met with the director of the direct-entry program a while back--their focus is very clinical based, preparing you to be an APN (as opposed to other prog...

6. Need interview help!!! Northeastern Direct Entry

   Redsox17 replied to Nahbois's topic in New Nurse

   The only news is that rolling admissions is a terrible way to do grad school applications

7. Boston College Pre-Req - Life Sci Chem?

   Redsox17 replied to thisAdventure's topic in Post Graduate

   Congrats on your decision, and good luck! How much is Yale going to cost you (just curious)?

8. Need interview help!!! Northeastern Direct Entry

   Redsox17 replied to Nahbois's topic in New Nurse

   I got into BC and haven't heard from NEU yet (BC accepts less than NEU does). I don't think not hearing from them yet means we're not in. I think it has to do with the rolling admissions.

9. 2009 Direct Entry MSN at MGHIHP

   Redsox17 replied to Samm13's topic in Post Graduate

   Did anyone receive a scholarship to MGH? I heard they give some merit scholarships, but I was wondering how many (I know they went out with the acceptance letters). I got accepted to MGH early, so I thought this would put me a good position for a sch...

10. Need interview help!!! Northeastern Direct Entry

    Redsox17 replied to Nahbois's topic in New Nurse

    NEU is rolling admissions so if you submitted your app close to the deadline, chances are you haven't heard back yet. I applied close to the deadline and haven't heard back.

11. Boston College Pre-Req - Life Sci Chem?

    Redsox17 replied to thisAdventure's topic in Post Graduate

    I got into the Adult NP specialty. I'm really excited about it because I can do a 'concentration' in either cardiology, oncology, or critical care! Good luck in your decision!

12. Boston College Pre-Req - Life Sci Chem?

    Redsox17 replied to thisAdventure's topic in Post Graduate

    If it makes you feel any better, I turned down an Ivy for BC. BC has better location than Yale, costs less than Yale, and I think its more competitive than Yale. Coming from a background in science, I don't think its necessary to stay in school for a...

13. Columbia ETP 2009

    Redsox17 replied to jnd1213's topic in NP

    Congratulations!! I think you're definitely making the right choice...You gotta go where the money is, and Boston is the best (REDSOX HELL YA)! The Co-op should give you some great experience, and you got into Yale so you can say you turned them DOWN...

14. Columbia ETP 2009

    Redsox17 replied to jnd1213's topic in NP

    Congrats on Marquette! I agree that the tuition is way to much and I'm going to BC instead (half as much as Columbia). I can't imagine how long it would take to pay off a loan like that and I think it would be irresponsible to take on that amount of...

15. Northeastern University Direct Entry

    Redsox17 replied to jane415's topic in Massachusetts

    pretty sure every NU starts clinicals right away. Have you decided between Yale and BC yet? I'm interested to hear what your decision was! Can't really go wrong with those two!